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Aquatic Invasive Species

Combating a parade of invaders involves early detection and a rapid response. Learn More

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Climate Change Adaptation

Adapting to increasing temperatures and more intense weather events forecasted for the Great Lakes region. Learn more

small watersheds imageCurved rock and stream, Baraboo Hills region, Wisconsin. © Steve S. Meyer
Watersheds

Addressing land and water management practices helps protect rivers and streams flowing into the Great Lakes. Learn more

small coastal great lakes imageSunset on Green Bay near Ephraim, Wisconsin. © Claude Thérien
Coastal Areas

Protecting important bird stopover sites and removing invasive species are two initiatives underway. Learn more

ForestMixed coniferous forest on UPM/Blandin forest land in Itasca County, Minnesota. The Upper Mississippi Forest project is the largest conservation effort ever undertaken by the state of Minnesota and one of the first and most significant accomplishments of the Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment. Photo © 2010 Richard Hamilton Smith
Forests

Managing forests sustainably provides important habitat and ensures economic and recreation benefits. Learn more

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Native Fisheries

Restoring the aquatic food chain benefits nature and people. Learn more

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Photo Special Features TabLion in Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa. © Kenneth K. Coe

Close Encounters with Nature

Whether scary or exciting, nature has a way of sneaking up on you. See stories

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Nature Matters

Hear some of nature's success stories and see how nature matters to us all. Watch videos

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The Great Lakes region touches upon seven U.S. states and one Canadian province. Read more

Ways of Giving

You can help us protect the Great Lakes. See how